Makueni County Programme Based Budget 2019/2020

Abstract

This Budget estimates for financial year 2019/2020 are prepared in line with the County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2019 and the budget circular. The estimates focus on laying ground for implementation of the county development agenda of socio-economic transformation. The estimates prioritized allocation towards ward funding and completion of pending/ongoing projects, water development, universal health care, ENE microfinance, Youth, women and PWD economic empowerment, food security and urban planning and development which are the key focus areas and strategic interventions for CIDP 2018-2022 and Vision 2025 . The allocations have also been guided by the submission of the citizenry while undertaking the development review and participatory budgeting process. Revisions to the Fiscal Framework The analysis of the CFSP Ceilings and FY 2019/20 Budget Estimates shows an overall increase in revenue by KShs. 610,203,875.02. The notable variance in CFSP ceiling and budget estimates is due to the increase in equitable share by KShs. 217 Million, KShs. 59 Million in AIA for agriculture (ATC), Fruit processing and sand authority, KShs. 28.8 Million in conditional allocation for development of youth polytechnics, KShs. 6.3 Million for fuel levy fund and KShs. 299,151,733.00 Million for other loans and grants. The variance in resource envelope for both CFSP ceiling and FY 2019/20 budget estimates has resulted in increase in county recurrent expenditure by KShs. 79,587,270.02 and an increase in county development expenditure by KShs. 530,616,605.00. Recurrent Budget. The FY 2019/20 Recurrent Budget is Kshs 5,985,791,812.95 against a ceiling of Kshs 5,906,204,542.93 in the CFSP 2019. The increase in recurrent budget has been directed to strategic interventions such as; bursaries and scholarships, medical drugs and support to the realization of County water agenda. Development Budget. The FY 2019/20 Development budget is Kshs 3,300,525,449.05 representing 36% of the overall Budget. The increment in Development has been directed to the following key interventions; Universal health care, youth empowerment and support to PWDs. The successful implementation of these set interventions will go a long way in achieving the desired socio-economic transformation of the County. The County Treasury will continue to enforce its mandate as spelt out in PFM Act Sec 104 to ensure proper utilization of public finances...